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Thoughts on Lexus rx350?

Posted on 9/8/24 at 10:37 pm
Posted by Jim bean xxx
Member since Sep 2018
8956 posts
Posted on 9/8/24 at 10:37 pm
In the mkt wondering any owner’s opinion
Posted by Jim Rockford
Member since May 2011
104256 posts
Posted on 9/8/24 at 10:38 pm to
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350


The universal constant.
Posted by Sterling Archer
Member since Aug 2012
8220 posts
Posted on 9/8/24 at 10:39 pm to
I like the change of the grill but it’s so close in price to the new TX which is bigger. Seems like a better bang for your buck
Posted by Poichess
Member since Jun 2019
1123 posts
Posted on 9/8/24 at 11:00 pm to
Lexus rx350 is a good choice. Consider EVs also. You’ll be impressed
Posted by Taffeta
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Dec 2012
985 posts
Posted on 9/8/24 at 11:08 pm to
My wife has a 2018 with 90k miles

Thing has been great. Drives very smooth, has plenty of power and will move if you step on it. Comfortable and reliable.

Not a ton of cargo room.

Had both front wheel bearings go out around 50-60k miles, but they were changed under an extended warranty.
Posted by Obtuse1
Westside Bodymore Yo
Member since Sep 2016
30015 posts
Posted on 9/8/24 at 11:14 pm to
Can't go wrong if it is big enough, well unless you want a sporty CUV/SUV which it is decidedly not.

My travel car has the previous Lexus engine (3.3) and has over 440k miles with less than $2,500 in repairs over that time.
Posted by Sofaking2
Member since Apr 2023
19367 posts
Posted on 9/9/24 at 1:39 am to
Posted by Bamafig
Member since Nov 2018
5828 posts
Posted on 9/9/24 at 3:45 am to
I have a ‘99 rx300 that both my kids (girls) have driven and somewhat abused. It’s got a ton of mileage. Those things are tanks. The only major problem I’ve had is knock sensors, but there are work arounds. If the new ones are anything like the old ones you can’t go wrong.
Posted by Zoo Crawfish
Member since Jan 2017
647 posts
Posted on 9/9/24 at 4:40 am to
I hate getting stuck on the road behind these because it’s normally retirees going 20 under the speed limit. So get one if you want to be considered old and a bad driver at the same time.
Posted by arronrx
Pass Christian
Member since Jun 2008
106 posts
Posted on 9/9/24 at 4:58 am to
Nice vehicle… but it’s no MKT!!!
Posted by Kreg Jennings
Parts Unknown
Member since Aug 2007
3908 posts
Posted on 9/9/24 at 6:15 am to
quote:

In the mkt wondering any owner’s opinion


Same

quote:

Can’t go wrong if it’s big enough
Not a ton of cargo room

I had pause for the same reason

quote:

My wife has a 2018 with 90k miles

Had pause for this reason as well. Seems like more of a chick car
This post was edited on 9/9/24 at 6:19 am
Posted by dewster
Chicago
Member since Aug 2006
26388 posts
Posted on 9/9/24 at 6:20 am to
Seem to be popular for 50+ year old divorced women who struggle to pay the bills on their own.
Posted by Chingon Ag
Member since Nov 2018
3954 posts
Posted on 9/9/24 at 6:30 am to
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Seem to be popular for 50+ year old divorced women who struggle to pay the bills on their own.


In my area it seems to be the car for 60+ year old widows. That is the reason I bought a used RX350 for my daughter’s first car. The service records on these cars are usually pretty thorough as they get talked into having all of the maintenance performed at the dealership on time. It was a great vehicle until some woman from Honduras hit it and totaled the car a couple of weeks ago.
This post was edited on 9/9/24 at 6:32 am
Posted by dallastiger55
Jennings, LA
Member since Jan 2010
33084 posts
Posted on 9/9/24 at 6:31 am to
Can’t speak for the 350, but saw a new GX yesterday and loved the new look. Reminds me of a Landcruiser.

Interior is very sharp too





Posted by lsu xman
Member since Oct 2006
16687 posts
Posted on 9/9/24 at 6:35 am to
Lexus recommends premium unleaded. That's about $1 more than regular. So 22/29mpg isn't that good.

Nice looking vehicles though.
Posted by Will Cover
Davidson, NC
Member since Mar 2007
39880 posts
Posted on 9/9/24 at 6:39 am to
quote:

Can’t speak for the 350, but saw a new GX yesterday and loved the new look. Reminds me of a Landcruiser.


I like the new look as well. I owned a GX470 in 2003. I believe this was the first year they introduced this vehicle.

What are these now going for today? I want to say I paid $52,000 in 2003. It had the Mark Levinson audio system, navigation, wood grain trim, etc. Can't recall if it had a backup camera --- or were those even a thing back then?
Posted by udtiger
Over your left shoulder
Member since Nov 2006
112306 posts
Posted on 9/9/24 at 6:47 am to
By all accounts, solid and reliable. My 80+ year old in-laws love theirs.
Posted by SlidellCajun
Slidell la
Member since May 2019
15924 posts
Posted on 9/9/24 at 6:52 am to
Rx 350 is a very good car. It’ll hold up for over 100k miles without any problem.

The Gx 550 lacks some of the comforts of the old GX and the ride is kinda “slushy” like it’s bigger than it actually is.

Posted by tilco
Spanish Fort, AL
Member since Nov 2013
14297 posts
Posted on 9/9/24 at 6:53 am to
There going for 75-80k. I have an 07 GX much like the one you had. Mine has all kinds of options like backup camera, heated seats, auto wipers, sunroof….and all of it still works. When mine dies I’ll probably get a 460 that some old lady drove.
Posted by lsu xman
Member since Oct 2006
16687 posts
Posted on 9/9/24 at 6:58 am to
2.4L Turbo is the unknown. That old V6 was bulletproof.

Starts at $50K+.

You're easily $60K otd with TTL.

Not sure if you're going brand new.
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